Nuclear Technical Author (Nuclear Watchkeeper) - Submarines

Rolls-royce; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Nuclear Technical Author to develop and maintain technical documentation for submarines. The successful candidate will possess CAT C Watchkeeper experience or relevant NSRP experience, and strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel. This role involves authoring Atomic Books, supporting documentation procedures, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety standards. The position offers unique opportunities for training and development in a crucial sector.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nuclear Watchkeeper (Cat C or higher) or NSRP.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Author a new suite of Atomic Books for PWR3 platforms.
• Support maintenance of PWR2 Atomic Books and documentation.
• Support production of PWR3 Ships Operating Procedures.
• Attend approval group meetings (occasional travel required).
• Provide document and illustration advice for maximum impact.
• Identify and implement improvements.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and updates.
• Maintain technical publication standards.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

CAT C Watchkeeper submarines experience

Nuclear Steam Raising Plant experience

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Engineers with Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) experience to retrain with us to become a 'Nuclear Technical Author'. We are expanding the service we provide so this is a unique opportunity to join our Systems Department which is part of our Submarine Services Delivery Business Unit based in Derby. Utilising your in‑depth experience and knowledge of submarines as a Nuclear Watchkeeper (Cat C or higher) or engineer with relevant NSRP experience, we will support the development of your IT skills to enable you to join our team, updating PWR2 operating manuals (Atomic Books), the production of a set of new Atomic Books for Dreadnought class and SSNA (PWR3 and PWR3+) and supporting document approvals by the relevant Rolls‑Royce/MoD safety approval groups. As a Nuclear Technical Author, you will be in regular contact with personnel within the Safety and Engineering teams and liaising with MoD, INA and BAES. We will invest in training you and develop your IT skills to become competent using publications software tools to apply your technical knowledge and expertise. You will ensure the plant and support equipment is supplied through life with accurate and up‑to‑date technical and operational documentation in accordance with contract requirements and agreed programme deliverables (time, cost, quality).

Responsibilities

• Author a new suite of Atomic Books for PWR3 platforms.
• Support the maintenance of PWR2 Atomic Books and other in‑service documentation.
• Support the production of PWR3 Ships Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Attend approval group meetings and workshops (occasional travel required).
• Provide advice on documents and illustrations to create maximum impact and effect.
• Identify and implement improvements.
• Ensure plant and support equipment documentation is accurate and updated throughout its life, meeting contract requirements and agreed programme deliverables.
• Maintain and apply the technical publication standards.

Qualifications

• CAT C (or above) Watchkeeper submarines experience or NSRP experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving capabilities.
• IT skills: Microsoft Word and Excel.

About Rolls‑Royce Submarines

At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls‑Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture. For more than 60 years Rolls‑Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.

To work for Rolls‑Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD‑approved cases, a dual national.

Rolls‑Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Please be aware that priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.